Roberto Chia, LMHC

Roberto Chia, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), practices in New York and brings 15 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. He supports individuals and couples coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, grief after losses, intimacy and relationship concerns, and a wide range of life changes. His work also addresses addictions, parenting and family dynamics, career stresses, ADHD, low self esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on feelings of abandonment and isolation.

Roberto approaches counseling as a collaborative process rather than a one-way exchange of advice. He honors each personâs strengths, life experiences, and capacities for insight, and partners with clients to identify goals, explore their current situation, and develop practical coping strategies. Rather than assuming he has every answer, he helps clients discover solutions tailored to their needs and circumstances. Sessions emphasize empathy, respectful curiosity, and skill-building so that clients can move toward clearer priorities and more effective ways to manage challenges.

People who work with Roberto can expect a respectful, goal-oriented relationship that balances emotional support with concrete steps for change. He strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make progress at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Roberto draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior, helping clients who struggle with intimacy, abandonment, or repeated relational conflicts to build more secure ways of relating. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a warm, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the clientâs perspective and fosters self discovery and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach he employs to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Roberto works collaboratively with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit the clientâs situation. This collaborative process helps shape a treatment plan that feels purposeful and achievable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to work with a licensed professional despite busy schedules or geographic constraints. These flexible formats allow for continuity of care and offer multiple ways to engage in therapy that suit different comfort levels and routines.